Also, that fella which had the capabilities to do so was not all that dependable much of the time…
Yan Zhaoge really suspected that when he was not here, Pan-Pan might even treat Little Meaty like a plaything.
He did not know whether he was imagining things, but a certain fatty who was growing increasingly humanlike and intelligent seemed to be becoming increasingly wily as well now.
Once, just because Ah Hu had touched him on the ear for no reason, he had even viciously bitten him right there and then.
Ah Hu’s tragic cries still rung out by Yan Zhaoge’s ears even now though a few years had passed since then, reminding him of how painfully and piteously a human being could cry out.
A certain fatty had had a completely innocent look on his face with an ‘it was him who started it’ expression on his face that left Ah Hu desperately wanting to cry but not having the tears for such.
“I have doted on this Little Meaty too much these past few years, even more than Yunsheng did. It isn’t very good. I should find someone to coordinate a good-guy bad-guy with me,” Yan Zhaoge was evaluating his actions as he very irresponsibly ignored Little Meaty’s gaze that was like there was no worth living life anymore and left it to Pan-Pan, next heading off to the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion.
When Yan Zhaoge finally did arrive in Yuanzhou City, it was already nearing the date of the auction.
He had naturally not stayed in Dragon Butterfly Valley purely for Little Meaty before this as he had been working on other things too, only finally having finished his preparations now.
Coincidentally, right as Yan Zhaoge reached the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion, purple qi was surging powerfully within the skies of Yuanzhou City.
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge’s gaze flickered slightly, “Oh? The Brocade Emperor is here?”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1141: Two full generations beneath her husband?!
HSSB1141: Two full generations beneath her husband?!
Yan Zhaoge had not expected to arrive in Yuanzhou City at the same time as the black-clothed Brocade Emperor.
The all-encompassing purple qi rippled slightly as the other party clearly felt surprised as well.
An incomparably handsome black-clothed man appeared amidst the purple sea of clouds. This was precisely the black-clothed Brocade Emperor.
He had an indifferent expression on his face with eyes which were calm like water and lacked any fluctuations whatsoever, causing him to appear like a lifeform that lacked acuity.
He did possess intelligence, surpassing everyone in that aspect.
Still, his eyes were not alive at all.
When gazing at others, it was as if he was appraising non-living things.
The black-clothed Brocade Emperor was looking at Yan Zhaoge right now.
This was Yan Zhaoge’s second time seeing the black-clothed Brocade Emperor who was walking the unfeeling path ever since that time in the Nine Underworlds.
In order to assist the Sword Sovereign in building up his influence, Yan Zhaoge had often diminished his own role in the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion.
Thus, while the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion was famed throughout the entire World beyond Worlds, most people were unclear on Yan Zhaoge’s exact relationship with the Pavilion.
Most people also did not know of the relationship between Xiao Ai and Yan Zhaoge.
Still, the higher echelon experts of the World beyond Worlds all knew that the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion that had caused massive tides to surge in the World beyond Worlds was his handiwork.
The few dozen precious treasures which had reappeared in this world could all be attributed to the Yan Family’s Fallen Deity.
While he was usually away from the World beyond Worlds, the black-clothed Brocade Emperor was evidently clear on this too.
He was appraising Yan Zhaoge even more carefully than he had done back in the Nine Underworlds.
Yan Zhaoge’s expression was as per usual as he exhibited no discomfort at all despite being under the gaze of a True Immortal.
“The Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion is enlivened by the black-clothed Brocade Emperor’s visit,” He cupped his hands in greeting, saying mildly, “If any treasure has caught your eye, you need only dispatch your disciple over. This Yan is greatly honoured to have you actually come all this way.”
Hearing Yan Zhaoge’s words, the black-clothed Brocade Emperor ceased in his observation. His emotions did not change at all, though.
“Does the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion have what I want?” The black-clothed Brocade Emperor asked calmly.
The corners of Yan Zhaoge’s mouth arched slightly upwards, though no amusement was visible within his gaze, “We naturally have what you want. Still, you are destined to be unable to pay its price. Therefore, you should forget about it and consider some other options, Brocade Emperor, so that you will not have to return empty-handed.”
The black-clothed Brocade Emperor was not enraged by this as his tone remained indifferent, “You do not have to be so hasty in refusing. It is still too early to say if I can or cannot obtain what I want.”
“Still, if you wish to test out the goods first today, I’m afraid you must be disappointed,” Yan Zhaoge said while observing the black-clothed Brocade Emperor.
The other party said calmly, “It is fine. Since I have already come, I will naturally not miss out on this momentous event. I hear that it is a rare, major occasion to look forward to.”
Yan Zhaoge spoke no further on the topic as he slowly nodded, “Those who arrive are guests. Please come in, Brocade Emperor.”
The two descended into Yuanzhou City together, coming to the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion.
Considering the black-clothed Brocade Emperor’s identity, whether he was friend or foe, he naturally had to be treated like an esteemed guest when they had yet to fall out completely.
Ingenious Flying Peak’s token plate for the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion was of a very high tier too.
The Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion had long since trained its people over the past three years on the required propriety as the black-clothed Brocade Emperor was led to a private room by an usher to sit down.
Yan Zhaoge naturally went to where they as the hosts were located.
Xiao Ai, Ah Hu and Qiu Jiahai were already long since waiting for him there with even Wang Pu being present as he immediately asked upon seeing him, “What has this black-clothed Brocade Emperor come for?”
“I still cannot be sure. Still, it is definite that he has come to cause trouble,” Yan Zhaoge sipped on tea after getting seated, “Still, from how he is simply staying put and doing nothing now, I feel like he is not the only one who intends to cause trouble.”
The expressions of Wang Pu and the others all turned solemn.
“Should we notify junior apprentice-brother Nie to come over?” Qiu Jiahai asked.
Yan Zhaoge lightly rubbed his temples, “As we are still uncertain on what the other side wishes to do, it would be best for senior apprentice-brother Nie to remain on standby. Still, it would be best for him to shift his position, not remaining in the Region of Thousand Lakes. The southern Blazing Heaven Territory is not of primary importance now. Please get senior apprentice-brother Nie to temporarily move to between the central Jun Heaven Territory and southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.”
Wang Pu and Qiu Jiahai both nodded slowly before the former said, “We could not get in touch with the white-clothed Brocade Emperor, and no news has come from Ingenious Flying Peak as well.”
With the black-clothed Brocade Emperor having come, the best candidate to deal with him was naturally his fated enemy, the white-clothed Brocade Emperor.
The Four Grands Earlier Heaven Flag was currently in the possession of the white-clothed Brocade Emperor as if he was not assisted by other Immortals, the black-clothed Brocade Emperor would have to avoid him.
Previously, the contest between the two as one pursued the other had mostly occurred amidst extradime
nsional space.
Now that the black-clothed Brocade Emperor had returned to the World beyond Worlds, Yan Zhaoge and the rest naturally had to think of a way to notify the white-clothed Brocade Emperor to return.
“Family Head said that Miss Fu is also temporarily unable to contact the white-clothed Brocade Emperor,” Ah Hu hurriedly answered now.
Yan Zhaoge put a hand on his forehead, “This does not seem like a coincidence. Something must have happened to tie the white-clothed Brocade Emperor down. Is this one of the reasons for the black-clothed Brocade Emperor coming openly and confidently to the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion?”
Exchanging looks, everyone felt as if a large, formless net was currently in the midst of enveloping them.
Yan Zhaoge was not flustered, just somewhat hesitant, “What exactly is their goal? Is it really the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion?”
……
In a lower world, a team of martial practitioners was in the midst of congregating as they prepared to head to the World beyond Worlds through a wound of the sky.
The hegemon of this lower world was known as the Rinsing Flower Sect.
The Rinsing Flower Sect had originated from this lower world, later having established a foundation in the Fog Tea Mountain of the World beyond Worlds’ eastern Vast Heaven Territory.
Once every few years, the Rinsing Flower Sect of the World beyond Worlds at Fog Tea Mountain would rotate a batch of disciples to go to that lower world, preserving their influence while also letting them temper themselves.
Now, the next batch of disciples had already descended to this lower world as the previous batch was permitted to return.
The earlier batch of disciples was naturally overjoyed.
Still, there were dissatisfied people too, “I heard from a newly descended senior apprentice-sister that today is none other than the third anniversary of the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion. A pity that we will not be able to make it in time for this momentous event.”
The others laughed, “Only the Chief and a few Elders of our Rinsing Flower Sect can participate in such a momentous event. What would this have to do with you even if you had been in the World beyond Worlds prior to this?”
“The Chief and Elders would definitely have brought disciples along to serve them. Would there be no chance to brighten our horizons?” That first person rebutted with firm conviction.
Everyone was just pretty much joking around, actually.
There was only a female disciple amongst them who looked a bit out of it despite seeming to be acting the same as everyone.
“Really, to think that my husband and Zhaoge would actually have established such a big business,” She thought, then sighed, “A pity that I still cannot go to see you.”
While it looked like the time for their reunion was ripe, that there were people in the World beyond Worlds who could protect her and give her safe haven, having lived as a fugitive for many years, this woman would not easily let down her guard.
She would not be willing to bring trouble to Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di who had only just established stable footing with such difficulty.
She would rather she herself suffered a bit more.
Still…
“And to think that my husband was actually the son of the Exalted Gold Luminary,” The woman’s brows scrunched up as what she was concerned about was actually something else, “The Exalted Gold Luminary is of the same seniority as my Grand Master. Am I not two full generations beneath my husband then?”
“What kind of bad joke is this?!”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1142: Operation Capturing Crane begins
HSSB1142: Operation Capturing Crane begins
Descendant of the World beyond Worlds’ Rinsing Flower Sect, Martial Grandmaster Li Lin.
This was the current identity of Martial Saint Xue Chuqing.
She had intentionally entered the ranks of the disciples of the Rinsing Flower Sect who had descended to a lower world around ten years ago, having kept a low profile within that lower world thereafter.
Now that a new batch of disciples from the Rinsing Flower Sect had descended to the lower world, their group was off rotation and should be returning to the World beyond Worlds.
Xue Chueqing did not try to stay in that lower world while the others returned, knowing that any overly deliberate actions would be discovered by her pursuers. After all, the people looking for her had eyes that were sharper than hawks; and what better place to hide a pile of leaves than in a forest?
The fate of the Rinsing Flower Sect’s disciple, Li Lin, was already destined to be very ordinary.
After returning to the World beyond Worlds from the lower world, she would perish in some unfortunate accident when out adventuring outside. This would avoid drawing any attention aside from those of the Rinsing Flower Sect whom she was closer to.
If she vanished in a lower world, where the so-called danger grounds were not all that perilous for any peak experts, it would naturally cause a greater commotion.
It was different in the World beyond Worlds, where countless people vanished every day.
Xue Chuqing was already well acquainted with this kind of lifestyle.
In order to avoid her location being locked down, she could not linger in the same place for too long.
Once in a blue moon, out of reverse psychology considerations, she would utilise her real name. Still, she went under aliases when hiding most of the time just like this.
While it seemed like her days of living as a fugitive would never end, Xue Chuqing was not eternally filled with panic and dread.
Even as she remained vigilant at all times, she possessed optimism that allowed her to obtain happiness even in the toughest of times.
This could be seen in how she was feeling troubled right now not about having to flee again but regarding her seniority issue with Yan Di.
“Tsk, how frustrating!” Xue Chuqing thought hatefully, “We cannot calculate it from that angle of Grand Master, grandparents and whatnot. We are not of the same lineage anyway, so it does not matter. Yup, that’s how it is!”
“What’s with you, junior apprentice-sister Li?” Someone asked her curiously, “Could it be that you cannot bring yourself to leave this place?”
Xue Chuqing, or rather, Li Lin, regained her wits, shaking her head in reply. “Of course not! I am also feeling regretful on not being able to make it for the grand occasion that is the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion’s third anniversary.”
Everyone agreed with her, with someone saying, “That’s right. While our chances would not be great, how great would it be if we were selected by Chief and the Elders to go along with them in attending the auction.”
“If we were in the World beyond Worlds, there would at least be a chance. Down here, there is completely no chance at all.”
“It is the same for this new batch of fellow disciples that has descended. Speaking of this, they should probably be feeling even more regretful than us.”
Everyone continued with their discussion as Xue Chuqing fell silent again.
She actually did not feel regretful like the rest.
Xue Chuqing actually knew more than these disciples of the Rinsing Flower Sect.
They only knew how powerful the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion was in addition to how close they were with the lineage of Northern High Peak’s Jade Capital Crag.
As for Xue Chuqing, she had only needed to hear that the one in charge of the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion was Xiao Ai to know that this was the handiwork of Broad Creed Mountain, of her son and husband.
Still, she did not intend to go and look for Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di right now.
Despite being skilled in the dao of divination and possessing a wondrous treasure in the form of half the River Diagram, she never divined anything about Broad Creed Mountain so as to avoid others who were looking for her via divination finding traces of and targeting Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di.
While she had heard that Broad Cree
d Mountain had already gained stable footing in the World beyond Worlds and had a backer like the Sword Sovereign, she was even more vigilant as a result.
Those searching for her would be waiting for her to let down her guard specifically due to something like this; as a result, it was even more important for Xue Chuqing to be patient, despite how much she missed her family.
How was thinking about the matter of seniority between her and Yan Di for fun not a way to take her mind off things?
Xue Chuqing appeared perfectly normal outwardly as she rose into the air alongside her fellow disciples of the Rinsing Flower Sect, passing through the wound of the sky and returning to the World beyond Worlds beneath the protection of a treasure of the sect.
While she had already long since surpassed the third level of the Martial Saint realm, she would naturally act like everyone else at this time.
Still, as Xue Chuqing traversed the wound of the sky, some unease suddenly surfaced within her heart, a faint sense of crisis setting off a warning bell for her.
If this was really a minor crisis for her that was of no import, it should feel faint but distinct.
What she was sensing now that was weak to the point of being virtually indiscernible, almost like a hallucination-there could only be a single explanation for it.
An expert who was extremely proficient in the dao of formations was obscuring her senses!
While she appeared normal outwardly, faint light instantly flickered within Xue Chuqing’s left pupil.
“It cannot be viewed clearly even through the River Diagram…” Xue Chuqing knit her brows.
……
At this moment, jade green light was surging into the skies atop a mountain peak of the World beyond Worlds.
The green light transformed into all-encompassing radiance which expanded into the surrounding heavens and earth. As it expanded, the light gradually faded under the watchful eye of a figure atop the mountain.
A person’s voice still seemed to be reverberating by his ear.
The owner of the voice was that of the disciple of the Earth Exalt Wang Zhengcheng, the Earth Spirit Lord Li Junxin.
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